Ayra Starr Picks Tiwa Savage, Wizkid & Rema as Her Afrobeats Big 3
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr recently shared her personal picks for the Afrobeats “Big 3” during an interview on HOT 97.
While speaking with the hosts, the singer named Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as her top three artists in the genre, describing them as her “solid Big 3.” Her picks sparked conversation among fans, particularly because they did not include global Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Davido, who are often part of the widely discussed Afrobeats “Big 3.”
Ayra Starr’s selection reflects her personal admiration for the artists she highlighted. Each of them has played a significant role in shaping the modern Afrobeats sound and expanding the genre’s global reach.
“Tiwa Savage, Wiz [Wizkid], and Rema… that’s my solid Big 3.”
Ayra Starr names her Afrobeats Big 3 in HOT 97 FM interview, excludes Burna Boy and Davido pic.twitter.com/OsQOigGliV
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The moment quickly generated reactions online, with fans debating the choices and sharing their own versions of the Afrobeats Big 3.
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